Maggie took second place at the dog show yesterday! We were so happy, to say the least.

Here's a picture of the li'l Magpie as she's being groomed just prior to entering the ring:

We had the opportunity to go to another dog show this morning, but rain/sleet/snow kept us home, a little fearful to venture out in the inclement weather. So, we'll sit around the Christmas tree, sip hot chocolate, order some gifts "on-line," and revel in the fact that our pup was a winner...again.

Here's a picture of Maggie (on the left) with a pal after her stellar ring appearance:

The dog on the right in the picture above was named Laurel, and she was one of the friendliest Shelties I've met at a show in quite a while. While I was petting her, she rolled over on her back so I could rub her belly.

Here's a picture of some of the crowd at the show:

None of these people rolled over and let me pet their bellies.